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Dr. Megan Rojo

Assistant Professor

University of North Texas

Department of Educational Psychology

(512) 297-1951

Email: Megan.Rojo@unt.edu

Education

  • MEd, University of Texas, 2021
    Major: Educational Psychology
    Specialization: Quantitative Methods and Research Design
  • PhD, University of Texas, 2021
    Major: Special Education
    Specialization: Learning Disabilities/Behavioral Disorders
    Dissertation: The Effects of a Rational Number Intervention for Students with Mathematics Difficulties
  • MEd, Texas State University, 2011
    Major: Curriculum and Instruction
    Specialization: Bilingual/Bicultural Eduation
  • BA, University of Texas, 2009
    Major: Spanish
    Specialization: Latin American Studies

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • EDSP 4350 - Disability as Diversity: Inclusive Pedagogies and Practices for Children and Youth with Disabilities, 4 courses.
  • EDSP 5730 - Educational Aspects of Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 5750 - Learning Strategies for Promoting Proficiency in Math & Content Area Subjects for Excep Learners, 2 courses.
  • EDSP 6430 - Literacy Research for Special Populations, 1 course.
  • EPSY 6030 - Practicum, Field Problem or Internship, 1 course.
  • EPSY 6122 - Single Subject Research Methodology, 1 course.
  • EPSY 6900 - Special Problems, 1 course.

Awards and Honors

  • Division for Research: Doctoral Student Scholar, Council for Exceptional Children. (2021).
  • Learning and Teaching Fellow, Mathematics Teacher. (2021).
  • Doctoral Scholar Leadership Grant, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. (2018).
  • Graduate School Recruitment Fellowship, University of Texas College of Education. (2018).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Rojo, M. (2024). A meta-analysis of mathematics interventions: Examining the impacts of intervention characteristics.. Educational Psychology Review.
  • Rojo, M., Gorsky King, S., Gersib, J. (2022). Rational number interventions for students with mathematics difficulties: A meta-analysis. Remedial and Special Education. 58 (3) 190-197.
  • Rojo, M., Wakim, N. (2022). Teaching whole number addition and subtraction to students with learning disabilities. Intervention in School & Clinic.
  • Rojo, M., Nozari, M., Bryant, D.P. (2021). Systematic progress monitoring of IEP goals in mathematics. Intervention in School & Clinic.
  • Rojo, M., Knight, B. (2021). Teaching Place Value to Students with Learning Disabilities in Mathematics. Intervention in School & Clinic. 57 (1) 32-40. Sage Journals.

Presentations Given

    Panel Presentation

  • Gersib, J. (Author & Presenter), Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), Gorsky King, S. (Author & Presenter), 2022 Conference for Learning Disabilities, The effects of cognitive and behavioral components in mathematics interventions: A meta-analysis., United States of America. (2022).
  • Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), Gorsky King, S. (Author & Presenter), Gersib, J. (Author & Presenter), 2021 Conference for Learning Disabilities, Efficacy of rational number interventions for students with MD, United States of America. (2021).
  • Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), 2021 Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Teaching place value to students with disabilities using evidence-based intervention activities, United States of America. (2021).
  • Bryant, D. (Author & Presenter), Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), Gorsky King, S. (Author & Presenter), 2021 National Council for Teaching Mathematics, Increasing algebra readiness in middle school by identifying and correcting misconceptions, United States of America. (2021).

    • Poster

  • Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), Gersib, J. (Author & Presenter), Ghafghazi, S. (Author & Presenter), Longhi, M. (Presenter), Doabler, C. (Author & Presenter), Lovette, G. (Presenter), 2023 Council for Exceptional Children Conference, Guided inquiry rocks: An equitable approach to earth science instruction., United States of America. (2023).
  • Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), 2022 Pacific Coast Research Conference, The effects of a rational number intervention for students with MD, United States of America. (2022).
  • Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), 2021 Pacific Coast Research Conference, Rational number interventions for students with mathematics difficulties: A meta-analysis, United States of America. (2021).
  • Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), Bryant, D. (Author & Presenter), 2020 Conference for Exceptional Children, Strategies and activities for teaching place value to struggling learners, United States of America. (2020).
  • Rojo, M. (Author & Presenter), Knight, B. (Author), Bryant, D. (Author), 2019 Conference for Learning Disabilities, Evidence-Based Practices for Teaching Place Value to Students with Mathematics Difficulties, United States of America. (2019).

Service

University Service

  • Committee Member, Faculty Search Committee. (2022 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Master's Policy Commitee. (2022 - 2023).

Professional Service

  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Elementary School Journal. (2022 - 2023).
  • Editorial Review Board Member, Intervention in School and Clinic. (2022 - 2023).
  • Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Learning Disabilities Quarterly. (2021 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, CEC Division of Research. (2020 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Council for Exceptional Children. (2019 - 2023).
  • Committee Member, Council for Learning Disabilities. (2019 - 2023).